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Why is Lincoln the capital of Nebraska and not Yankee Hill?

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Presenter Jim McKee has written over 1,500 articles on Lincoln history for the Lincoln Journal Star. 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Presenter Jim McKee has written over 1,500 articles on Lincoln history for the Lincoln Journal Star. 

Beginner's guide to composting

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Master Gardener Katie Liebig shares her knowledge about composting.  What the benefits are and how to do it. 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Master Gardener Katie Liebig shares her knowledge about composting.  What the benefits are and how to do it. 

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Closed for Staff Training All Day

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Easter

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

From this day forward...wedding fashions from 1900-1970s

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Community Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Beautiful wedding attire from each decade will be on display.

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: 3rd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Beautiful wedding attire from each decade will be on display.

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The CPL Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Cuddles with Kittens

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults

Once again, library patrons will have a chance to play with kittens, graciously provided for us by Paws and Claws.  This time, we are going to assign 15 minute time slots in advance, so registration is required in advance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once again, library patrons will have a chance to play with kittens, graciously provided for us by Paws and Claws.  This time, we are going to assign 15 minute time slots in advance, so registration is required in advance.

Healthy Food Fast!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Corner at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals.  Samples will be available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Creativity Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

UNL Extension Educator Thays Silva will teach us how to use our air fryers and multicookers to make healthy meals.  Samples will be available while supplies last. 

Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Memorial Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Holiday Closing- July 4th

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library

Holiday Closing- Labor Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Holiday Closing- Veterans Day

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
The CPL Book Club logo

The CPL Book Club

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room at Columbus Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Program:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Library Branch: Columbus Public Library
Room: Room 224: Peter Kiewit Foundation Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the discussion for this month's book!

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Public Library

The Columbus Public Library closes at 5 pm on the eve before Thanksgiving. 

Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library
Description:

The Columbus Public Library closes at 5 pm on the eve before Thanksgiving. 

Holiday Closing- Thanksgiving

All Day
Columbus Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Columbus Public Library